Seven years of CRAFT: clinical results of a multicenter cohort of carotid artery relining with the CASPER RX stent.

Background And Purpose: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an established treatment for carotid stenosis or occlusion. Use of the dual-layer microporous CASPER RX stent has had mixed results in prior reports. The CaRotid Artery Filtering Technique (CRAFT) uses the distal end of the CASPER stent as an embolic protection device during deployment.

The "CUPCAKE" technique (coiled underlying pseudoaneurysm contained by a woven endobridge device) for treating intracranial aneurysms with atypical morphology.

Background: Intrasaccular flow diversion using the woven endobridge device (WEB; MicroVention, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA) for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms has demonstrated large scale safety and efficacy. However, limitations arise from its structural configuration, restricting its application to specific aneurysm sizes and shapes.

Technique Overview: We introduce the CUPCAKE technique, a combination of conventional coiling followed by WEB intrasaccular flow disruption in select cases of atypical aneurysms with technically challenging morphology not typically treatable by WEB alone.

Can artificial intelligence improve patient educational material readability? A systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Enhancing patient comprehension of their health is crucial in improving health outcomes. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in distilling medical information into a conversational, legible format can potentially enhance health literacy. This review aims to examine the accuracy, reliability, comprehensiveness and readability of medical patient education materials (PEMs) simplified by AI models.

Verification of a simplified aneurysm dimensionless flow parameter to predict intracranial aneurysm rupture status.

Objectives: Aneurysm number (An) is a novel prediction tool utilizing parameters of pulsatility index (PI) and aneurysm geometry. An has been shown to have the potential to differentiate intracranial aneurysm (IA) rupture status. The objective of this study is to investigate the feasibility and accuracy of An for IA rupture status prediction using Australian based clinical data.

Renal angiomyolipoma selective arterial embolization: Australian tertiary centre experience over 10 years.

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the patient selection methods, treatment outcomes, complications, clinical and radiological follow-up after renal angiomyolipoma (AML) treatment with selective arterial embolization (SAE) in an Australian metropolitan tertiary centre.

Methods: This study presents a retrospective single-centre review of patients' medical records who underwent SAE for renal AML during the period of 1st January 2012 and 1st January 2023.

Results: A total of 32 SAE procedures for renal AML occurred during the study period.

Recent trends in publications in the (2018-2022).

Aims And Objectives: The main goal of the present study is to analyze the pattern of article publication in the (JCD) over 5 years.

Materials And Methods: For the study, different parameters such as number of articles published, number of views per journal, types of articles (broadly categorized into editorial, case reports, reviews, and original research), citation of articles, subject of articles (conservative endodontics), and author institution mapping were assessed from the journal's official website. The results were tabulated and individually explained.

Nano eggshell-titanium-dioxide biocomposite in occluding opened dentine tubules.

It is of interest to synthesize Nano eggshell-titanium-dioxide (EB@TiO2) biocomposite and to evaluate its effectiveness in occluding opened dentine tubules. EB@TiO2 was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). Sixteen simulated bovine dentine discs were prepared and randomly assigned into four groups according to the following treatment (n = 4): Group 1: No treatment; Group 2: eggshell powder; Group 3: EB@TiO2; and Group 4: GIC mousse.

Evaluation of techniques to improve a deep learning algorithm for the automatic detection of intracranial haemorrhage on CT head imaging.

Background: Deep learning (DL) algorithms are playing an increasing role in automatic medical image analysis.

Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a DL model for the automatic detection of intracranial haemorrhage and its subtypes on non-contrast CT (NCCT) head studies and to compare the effects of various preprocessing and model design implementations.

Methods: The DL algorithm was trained and externally validated on open-source, multi-centre retrospective data containing radiologist-annotated NCCT head studies.

Tranexamic acid as a novel adjunct in the management of vessel perforation complicating Endovascular Clot Retrieval.

Aim: To assess the safety and utility of tranexamic acid (TXA) as an adjunct salvage therapy in iatrogenic vessel perforation complicating endovascular clot retrieval. Iatrogenic vessel perforation and extravasation are known and potentially fatal complications of endovascular clot retrieval (ECR). Various methods of establishing haemostasis post perforation have been reported.

Sustainability in interventional radiology: are we doing enough to save the environment?

Background: Healthcare waste contributes substantially to the world's carbon footprint. Our aims are to review the current knowledge of Interventional Radiology (IR) waste generation and ways of reducing waste in practice, to quantify the environmental and financial impact of waste generated and address green initiatives to improve IR waste management.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in July 2022 using the Medline and Embase literature databases.

A Systematic Review of Neuropsychological Outcomes After Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms.

Background: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a cause of profound morbidity and mortality. Its effects extend beyond functional neurological status to neurocognitive and psychological functioning. Endovascular treatment is becoming more prevalent after increasing evidence for its safety and efficacy; however, there is a relative paucity of evidence specific to neurocognitive status after treatment.

Clipping coiling: A critical re-examination of a decades old controversy.

Background: Two major studies, The International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial and the Barrow Ruptured Aneurysm Trial, compare the long-term outcomes of clipping and coiling. Although these demonstrated coiling's initial benefits, rebleeding and retreatment rates as well as converging patient outcomes sparked controversy regarding its durability. This article will critically examine the available evidence for and against clipping and coiling of intracranial aneurysms.

Clinical Outcomes Following Rectal Artery Embolisation for the Treatment of Internal Haemorrhoids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: Haemorrhoidal disease (HD) is a common anorectal disorder which can substantially impair quality of life. Rectal artery embolisation (RAE) is a recently described technique for the management of HD, however, its clinical efficacy and safety are unclear at present. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the clinical outcomes following RAE.

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Patient Survival and Disease Recurrence Following Percutaneous Ablation of Pulmonary Metastasis.

Background: Pulmonary metastasectomy has been widely adopted in the treatment of metastatic disease. In recent years image guided ablation has seen increased use in the treatment of thoracic malignancies. The objective of this study was to evaluate oncological outcomes following percutaneous ablation (PA) of pulmonary metastasis.

The Woven EndoBridge Device for the Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms: Initial Clinical Experience within an Australian Population.

Purpose: Advances in endovascular technology have expanded the treatment options for intracranial aneurysms. Intrasaccular flow diversion is a relatively new technique that aims to disrupt blood inflow at the neck of the aneurysm, hence promoting intrasaccular thrombosis. The Woven EndoBridge device (WEB; MicroVention, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA) is an US Food and Drug Administration approved intrasaccular flow diverter for wide-necked aneurysms.

Intracranial atherosclerotic disease and acute ischaemic stroke: A review of diagnosis and management.

Intracranial atherosclerotic disease is highly prevalent and a common cause of ischaemic stroke globally. With the increasing use of endovascular treatment for acute stroke management, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have become an essential part of patient selection. In this review, we present the typical imaging findings of intracranial atherosclerosis and an overview of management as relevant to diagnostic and interventional radiologists.

The effect of natural reducing agents on push-out bond strength of AH plus and BioRoot RCS to sodium hypochlorite treated root dentin.

Aims: To evaluate the effect of natural anticoagulants 6.5% proanthocyanidin (PA) and 25% bamboo salt on push-out bond strength (PBS) of AH Plus and BioRoot RCS to dentin.

Subjects And Methods: 30 single-rooted extracted human teeth were collected.

CaRotid Artery Filtering Technique (CRAFT): A Technique for Carotid Artery Stenting with Intrinsic Embolic Protection.

Purpose: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an established treatment for symptomatic carotid artery stenosis as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy. A variety of techniques and devices have been devised to minimise periprocedural stroke risk using either proximal or distal embolic protection. This study presents a method of embolic protection during CAS-the CaRotid Artery Filtering Technique (CRAFT).

Development of a machine learning-based real-time location system to streamline acute endovascular intervention in acute stroke: a proof-of-concept study.

Background: Delivery of acute stroke endovascular intervention can be challenging because it requires complex coordination of patient and staff across many different locations. In this proof-of-concept paper we (a) examine whether WiFi fingerprinting is a feasible machine learning (ML)-based real-time location system (RTLS) technology that can provide accurate real-time location information within a hospital setting, and (b) hypothesize its potential application in streamlining acute stroke endovascular intervention.

Methods: We conducted our study in a comprehensive stroke care unit in Melbourne, Australia that offers a 24-hour mechanical thrombectomy service.

Contemporary Treatment of Intracranial Blood Blister Aneurysms - A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Blood blister aneurysms (BBAs) are rare aneurysms affecting non-branched points of intracerebral arteries. Due to their small size and fragility, BBAs are prone to rupture, and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Several treatment options have been suggested yet there is no consensus regarding the best modality to reduce morbidity and mortality.